Canh chua

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 lbs of catfish steak (cleaned and ready to go)
  • 14 cups of water
  • 1 tbsp of cooking oil
  • 2 to 3 tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tbsp of minced garlic
  • 2 to 3 oz of rock sugar
  • 2 tbsp of Knorr Chicken Broth Mix
  • 1 pack of Knorr Original Tamarind Soup Mix
  • 1 tsp of MSG (optional)
  • 1/2 tbsp of fish sauce
  • 1/2 cup of sliced pineapple
  • 1/2 cup of rice paddy (ngò om)
  • elephant ears (bạc hà)
  • okra
  • bean sprout
  • Thai basil (optional)
  • jalapeño (optional)

Canh Chua (Vietnamese Sour Soup)

Canh chua or cá nấu (cooked fish) is a Vietnamese sour soup that is known for its bright and tangy flavors. The soup typically features a mix of fish or shrimp, vegetables such as tomatoes and okra, and sour elements like tamarind or pineapple. Our version is made with Knorr® Original Tamarind Soup Mix for the perfect balance of sour and savory every time.

Cook time

30 mins

Preparation Time

15  Minutes

Preparation

  1. In a pan add cooking oil and garlic. Fry until garlic is fragrant. Add tomatoes and onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes and set aside.

  2. Bring water to a boil.

  3. Add MSG, sugar, Knorr Chicken Broth Mix, Knorr Tamarind Soup mix, fish sauce and fish. Cover and bring to a boil.

  4. Uncover and scoop out all the scums.

  5. Add sauté tomatoes, pineapple and okra.

  6. Bring to a boil and low to simmer for 6-8 minutes. Taste and adjust.

  7. Add elephant ears. Continued to let it cook for another 2 minutes then turn off heat.

  8. Add rice paddy.

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Preparation

  1. In a pan add cooking oil and garlic. Fry until garlic is fragrant. Add tomatoes and onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes and set aside.

  2. Bring water to a boil.

  3. Add MSG, sugar, Knorr Chicken Broth Mix, Knorr Tamarind Soup mix, fish sauce and fish. Cover and bring to a boil.

  4. Uncover and scoop out all the scums.

  5. Add sauté tomatoes, pineapple and okra.

  6. Bring to a boil and low to simmer for 6-8 minutes. Taste and adjust.

  7. Add elephant ears. Continued to let it cook for another 2 minutes then turn off heat.

  8. Add rice paddy.

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